Fundamental Rights — Quick Test

Question 1

How many Fundamental Rights are currently guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — Originally 7, but Right to Property was removed by the 44th Amendment (1978). ‌​‍Now there are 6 Fundamental Rights.

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5

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7

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8

Question 2

Which article is called the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' by Dr. ‌​‍B.R. Ambedkar?

Accepted Answer

Article 32 — Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies) was called the heart and soul of the Constitution by Ambedkar because it guarantees the right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.‌​‍

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Article 14

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Article 19

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Article 21

Question 3

Right to Education (Article 21A) was added by which Constitutional Amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

86th Amendment — The 86th Amendment (2002) added Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 a Fundamental Right.‌​‍

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73rd Amendment

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93rd Amendment

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103rd Amendment

Question 4

Which of the following Fundamental Rights is available only to Indian citizens and NOT to foreigners?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Freedom of Speech (Art. 19) — Article 19 freedoms (speech, assembly, movement, etc.) are available only to Indian citizens. ‌​‍Articles 14 and 21 apply to all persons including foreigners.

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Right to Equality (Art. 14)

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Right to Life (Art. 21)

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Right against Exploitation (Art. 23)

Question 5

Which amendment removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44th Amendment — The 44th Amendment (1978) removed Right to Property from Fundamental Rights. ‌​‍It was made a legal right under Article 300A.

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42nd Amendment

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46th Amendment

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52nd Amendment

Question 6

Which writ literally means 'to have the body'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Habeas Corpus — Habeas Corpus (Latin: 'have the body') is a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a court to determine if their detention is lawful.‌​‍

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Mandamus

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Certiorari

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Quo Warranto

Question 7

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abolition of untouchability — Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes its practice in any form an offence punishable by law.‌​‍

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Abolition of titles

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Right to equality

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Prohibition of child labour

Question 8

During a National Emergency, which articles CANNOT be suspended?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Articles 20 and 21 — After the 44th Amendment (1978), Articles 20 (protection against conviction) and 21 (right to life) cannot be suspended even during National Emergency.‌​‍

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Articles 14 and 19

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Articles 19 and 21

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Articles 21 and 22

Question 9

The writ of 'Quo Warranto' is issued to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Question the authority of a person holding office — Quo Warranto ('by what authority') challenges the legal authority of a person holding a public office. ‌​‍It prevents usurpation of public offices.

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Release a detained person

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Command a public official to act

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Transfer a case to a higher court

Question 10

Article 24 prohibits employment of children below what age in factories and mines?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 years — Article 24 prohibits employment of children below 14 years in factories, mines, and hazardous employment.‌​‍

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12 years

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16 years

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18 years

Question 11

Which article provides for equality of opportunity in matters of public employment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 16 — Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of employment under the State.‌​‍

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Article 14

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Article 15

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Article 17

Question 12

The 103rd Amendment Act (2019) is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10% EWS reservation — The 103rd Amendment (2019) provides 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in government jobs and educational institutions by adding Articles 15(6) and 16(6).‌​‍

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GST implementation

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OBC reservation in educational institutions

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Triple Talaq ban

Question 13

Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which Part of the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Part III — Fundamental Rights are in Part III (Articles 12-35). ‌​‍Part IV contains Directive Principles, and Part IVA contains Fundamental Duties.

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Part II

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Part IV

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Part IVA

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to Property — Right to Property was removed from Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment (1978). ‌​‍It is now a legal right under Article 300A.

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Right to Equality

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Right to Freedom of Religion

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Right to Constitutional Remedies

Question 15

Article 226 empowers which court to issue writs?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

High Courts — Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for enforcement of both Fundamental Rights and legal rights. ‌​‍Article 32 is for Supreme Court (Fundamental Rights only).

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Supreme Court only

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District Courts

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Tribunals

Fundamental Rights — Quick Test